VO2max has been shown to undergo an adolescent spurt that occurs
in close proximity to maximal growth in stature. This longitudinal
study found that submaximal aerobic power, as measured by the
PWC170, also peaks at the same time.

Implication. Training programs with very long-term goals,
as well as physical fitness programs, would do well to emphasize
aerobic conditioning well before and up to the occurrence of the
peak adolescent growth spurt so that aerobic capacity growth will
be stimulated fully.